Immigration minister reiterates threat to cut social assistance for asylum seekers
Due to the “sustained arrival of a significant number of asylum seekers” in Quebec, Immigration Minister Jean-François Roberge is reiterating his threat to cut social assistance if Ottawa does not reimburse him for the associated expenses.
He refused to say when he would carry out the threat.
“When people have their work permits and months go by, they remain on social assistance, they don’t have jobs, they have trouble putting down roots here, and ultimately, the Quebec government will significantly reduce social assistance so that these people are encouraged to go to another province,” the minister explained at a news conference on Thursday morning.
Rest assured Chow and her puppet masters are licking their chops at the prospect of acquiring more bargaining chips.
